The only royal palace of the United States - Review of Iolani Palace, Honolulu, HI - TripAdvisor “The only royal palace of the United States” Reviewed October 15, 2012 First of all, many tourists confuse Iolani and Ali'Iolani Hale. The latter was initially built as the royal palace but never used for this purpose. It is now the Supreme court of Hawaii, well worth a visit if you want to go deeper into Hawaiian history, and it is easily recognized by the statue of Kamehameha I in front. Just across the street you find Iolani Palace with the pavilion in the garden used for King Kalakaua's coronation ceremony. A guided tour of the palace is highly recommend, this is the place were Queen Liliuokalani was held prisoner by the foreign invaders (planters, bankers and lawyers, many of them sons of missionaries), who finally deposited the queen against all international laws. If you hear story you want to cry, but then it has happened at other places by other invaders. The interior of the palace beautifully crafted with Koa wood a precious wood only found in Hawaii.

Visited October 2012 “Wonderful tour of an interesting place” Reviewed October 9, 2012 Anyone interested in Hawaiian hsitory should do a tour of this place. Not only is it lovingly restored and gorgeous but you will learn something. There are 2 types of tours - guided by a person - we did this and I HIGHLY recommend it. Our guide had some personal connections and was not shy about her feelings about the palace. we got an animated personal tour that was memorable. There are also self-guided tours (with those little boxes showing you around) but I think we really got s "Special" tour with our real guide. Visited September 2012 Only Royal Palace in the US - Review of Iolani Palace, Honolulu, HI - TripAdvisor “Intimate glimpse into days gone by” Reviewed November 20, 2012 An impressive building with a checkered past. I didn't know much of Hawaii's history apart from reading the famous Michener book in my teens and therefore found the rampant imperialism that saw Hawaii sucked into the Union a bit of a surprise (although it shouldn't have been). The audio tour was very informative after a few false starts with the touch-screen device.

Staff were friendly and helpful. What amazed me was the style of architecture; the royal family were obviously determined to rub shoulders with European rulers so designed the palace accordingly. It wouldn't look out of place in Paris. A bit sad they didn't embrace their culture more when commissioning it. We got to the palace fairly late in the day so had to rush the last portion of the tour through the basements. Leave plenty of time to explore the various exhibits that include the Crown Jewels. Well worth doing. “Beautiful and Sad” Reviewed November 17, 2012 My education before visiting Iolani Palace was clearly lacking because I'd been given the misguided info that Hawaii joined the US for protection against other potential invading countries. It was surprising to visit and learn that Hawaii was essentially forced to join the United States by American business men. This is a beautiful place to visit with a fascinating history. The guided tours sell out, so we went with the audio guide, which was super informative. It was sad to hear how the queen was imprisoned in her own home and how America forced the island to become a state.

It was also interesting to learn (as another poster mentioned) that the Palace had electricity and more modern bathrooms before many other countries, including the US. A beautiful, but sad place. Visited October 2012 Hawaii State Facts - Hawaii History Firsts » State Facts Hawaii State Facts - Hawaii History Firsts Catch up on your state trivia with these Hawaii history firsts and interesting fun facts about the state. Official Name 600 sq. mi. Hawaii History Firsts & State Facts 1778 - The Hawaiian Islands were originally settled by Polynesian immigrants more than 1000 years ago but remained unknown to Europeans until Captain James Cook landed there in 1778. When Captain Cook, he was greeted as the god Lono because he had arrived during a sacred festival. Initially, the Hawaiians thought Cook's ships were floating islands. 1778 -The native Hawaiian population was estimated to be nearly 1 million. By 1919, the population declined to an astounding 22,600, due in large part to war and disease. The current population of Hawaii is over 1.3 million.

1794 - The eight horizontal stripes on Hawaii's flag represent each of the state's main islands. In the upper-left corner of the flag is a small version of Britain's flag which honors British captain George Vancouver, who gave Hawaii its first flag in 1794 1799 - The first Caucasian foreigner known to have died on the islands was William Watman, a member of Captain James Cook's gunnery crew who was killed by a paralytic stroke in January 1779 at Honaunau 1800 - During the late 1800s, Hawaii developed an export economy based on sugar and pineapple cultivation, drawing thousands of Asian immigrant workers to the farms. 1872 - Day biting mosquitoes first arrived in Hawaii in 1872 as stowaways aboard a merchant ship, bringing with them new diseases such as malaria and the plague.

1843 - The oldest Catholic Cathedral in continuous use in the United States is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu, built in 1843 1893 - Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani attempted to impose a new constitution claiming more authority for native Hawaiians, but white leaders occupied the government office in Honolulu and overthrew the monarchy. 1959 - The first Asian American in the United States Senate was Hawaii's Hiram Fong. Descended from Chinese immigrants, Fong was elected to the Senate. 1959 - Hawaii was the 50th state admitted to the union on August 20th, 1959. 1970 - Hawaii became the first state in the union to legalize abortion on demand in 1970, three years before Roe v. Wade.

(Colorado legalized abortion in 1967, but only in cases of rape or incest or to save the life of the mother.) 2000 - The average projected lifespan of those born in Hawaii in the year 2000 is 79.8 years (77.1 years if male; 82.5 if female), longer than the residents of any other state. More Hawaii History Firsts & State Facts Hawaii is the only US state made up entirely of islands. The state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii. Hawaii is the southernmost state in the United States. It is composed of 132 islands - eight main islands and 124 islets, reefs, and shoals The word Hawaii is from the Proto-Polynesian hawaiki, meaning 'place of the gods' or 'homeland' Hawaii is the 8th smallest, the 11th least populous, but the 13th most densely populated of the 50 U.S.

states Hawaii's coastline is approximately 750 miles (1,210 km) long, which is fourth in the United States after those of Alaska, Florida and California From east to west Hawaii is the second widest state in the United States (behind Alaska), measuring 1,523 miles (2,451 km) from the island of Ni'ihau to the island of Hawai'i Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines. Hawaii state's nickname is "Aloha State', because the word 'Aloha' is one of the most used words in Hawaiian Language. Aloha can be used both as 'hello' and 'goodbye' Hawaii has the most advanced telecommunications system in the world. The state is one of only five states in the US with 100 percent digital switching for telephones and more fiber optic cable per mile, per capita than any other state.

Iolani Palace, in Honolulu, is the only royal palace in the United States. Electric lights illuminated Iolani Palace four years before the White House in Washington D.C. had them During the Hawaiian Monarchy, Hawaii's population was among the most literate in the world. King Kalakaua was the first reigning monarch to circumnavigate the globe and the first foreign head of state to speak before a joint session of Congress. Hawaii is considered the nation's (USA) endangered species capitol. More than one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii. Under-sea volcanoes that erupted thousands of years ago formed the islands of Hawaii. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. More than one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii. Hawaiian language has only 12 letters (A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P and W) and a symbol called 'okina (') and it indicated a glottal stop (slight pause) 'Okina is often represented by the apostrophe (') but its official symbol (') In Hawaiian language, Hawaii is written as: Hawai'i.

Eevery word in Hawaiian language has to end with one of five vowels (A, E, I, O, U) The Hawaiian Islands are the projecting tops of the biggest mountain range in the world. Under-sea volcanoes that erupted millions of years ago formed the islands of Hawaii. Honolulu's zenith star, (the star that rises directly above it) is Arcturus. The Hawaiians called it Hokule'a. (Hoe koo lay uh.) Under-sea volcanoes that erupted thousands of years ago formed the islands of Hawaii. The Hawaiian archipelago consists of over 130 scattered points of land stretching the distance of 1,523 miles (2,451 km), making Hawaii the longest island chain in the world. Island flowers and colors used to represent each island.

Niihau - Pupu Shell - White Maui - Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose) - Pink Molokai - White Kukui Blossom - Green Lanai - Kaunaoa (Yellow and Orange Air Plant) - Orange Kahoolawe - Hinahina (Beach Heliotrope) - Grey Big Island of Hawaii - Lehua Ohia - Red Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time.) There is no daylight savings time.) The time runs two hours behind Pacific Standard Time and five hours behind Eastern Standard Time. There are four counties in Hawaii (Kauai; city and county of Honolulu; Maui; and Hawaii). Each city has a mayor and council in charge. All subterranean minerals belong to the state. Except for state owned water, some lava stone, and minor granites and semi-precious minerals, there are few underground minerals. The wind blows east to west in Hawaii. The highest recorded temperature is 96' F (Honolulu Airport), but temperatures over 92' F generally occur only once or twice a year. The lowest temperature (under 3000 feet altitude) is 56' F.

Temperatures under 60' F may occur but rarely more than once a year. Average daytime temp. (July) is 82° F. Average daytime temperature in January is 72° F. There are no racial or ethnic majorities in Hawaii. Everyone is a minority. Caucasians (Haoles) constitute about 34%; Japanese-American about 32%; Filipino-American about 16% and Chinese-American about 5%. It is very difficult to determine racial identification as most of the population has some mixture of ethnicities. The Hawaii is one of four US states that have outlawed billboards (The others are Alaska, Maine, and Vermont) At less than half a million years old, Hawaii Big Island is the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. As it is still forming, the Big island is lacking in good beaches (you need to wait for about 5 million years to get world-class beached on the Big Island) Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. It's about six million years old.

ISLAND OF NIIHAU Niihau, the seventh largest of the Hawaiian Islands, was purchased by Elizabeth Sinclair in 1864 from King Kamehameha V for $10,000 in gold and private ownership passed on to her descendants, the Robinson family A privately owned island, with livestock raising as its principal industry. There is highly limited access by general public through helicopter landings at uninhabited sites. Legend says Niihau was the original home of the goddess Pele. The island has a population of 230, and is 69 square miles. ISLAND OF KAUAI The fourth largest of the Hawaiian Islands. The Waialua River is one of five navigable river in Hawaii. It drains off Waialeale Mountain, which averages 488 inches of rain per year and is considered the wettest spot on earth. The Waimea, the Hanape'pe, the Lumahai and the Hanalei River are almost as big and quite navigable. The Hanalei River was dedicated a "national treasure" recently and is under government protection from use as a "place of business".

The Waialua River is one of five navigable river in Hawaii. It drains off Waialeale Mountain, which averages 488 inches of rain per year and is considered the wettest spot on earth By law, no building on Kauai is allowed to be built taller than a palm tree. Kauai, also known as the 'Garden Isle' is famous for its jagged green mountains, white-sand beaches and tropical landscapes. More than 60 Hollywood movies have been filmed here, including Jurassic Park. ISLAND OF OAHU Honolulu is the largest city in the world - at least it has the longest borders. According to the state constitution any island (or islet) not named as belonging to a county belongs to Honolulu. This makes all islands within the Hawaiian Archipelago, that stretch to Midway Island (1,500 miles northwest of Hawaii) part of Honolulu. Honolulu is about 1,500 miles long or more distance than halfway across the 48 contiguous states. Wai Golf Course is Hawaii's first municipal course. Honolulu is the nation's 11th largest metropolitan area. More than 100 world-renowned beaches ring Honolulu.

Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. The world's largest wind generator is on the island of Oahu. The windmill has two blades 400 feet long on the top of a tower twenty stories high. The island of Oahu draws more visitors than any other to Hawaii. One-third of the state's best surfing beaches are on Oahu. ISLAND OF MAUI The island is home to many famous attractions including Haleakala Crater, the old whaling town of Lahaina, the road to Hana, and Kaanapali Beach. Haleakala (means 'House of the Sun') is the world's largest dormant volcano. It forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Its crater is 3,000 feet deep, 7.5 miles long by 2.5 miles wide ISLAND OF MOLOKAI Molokai is known as the most Hawaiian Isle. Hawaii is the only US state with a tropical rain forest . Molokai's east end is a tropical rain forest and part of the island receives 240 inches of rainfall a year. Molokai Ranch Wildlife Park is home to rare African and Indian animals.

Kalaaupapa was once a leper colony administered by Father Damien. Molokai's north shore is home to the world's largest sea cliffs (more than 3,000 ft or 914 m high) and Hawaii's longest waterfall (Kahiwa Falls - 2,165 ft or 660 m long) Kalaaupapa on Molokai was once a leper colony. It was administered by Father Damien, a Flemish Catholic missionary, who later died of leprosy he contacted while treating the patients ISLAND OF LANAI The island of Lani is considered Hawaii's most secluded. The island was once the home of the world's largest pineapple plantations. Hulope Bay is a marine preserve and considered one of the best diving spots in the world. ISLAND OF KAHOOLAWE Once used as a target by the US Navy and Air Force the services are cleaning up unexploded shells. No one is allowed to go ashore without permission. The island consists of an uninhabited area of 45 square miles. THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII "Big Island" is not the name of the island but only a reference to it.

"Hawaii" is the actual name but people say "Big Island" as to not confuse the island's name with the rest of the nation. The Big Island is Hawaii's largest at 4,038 square miles. It is twice the size of all other Hawaiian Islands combined. The largest contiguous ranch, in the United States, is in Hawaii. The Parker Ranch near Kamuela has about 480,000 acres of land. At 800,000 years the Big Island is the youngest of the island chain. However, it was the first island discovered by voyaging Polynesians. The Kilauea volcano, estimated to be about 600,000 years old, is the world's largest and most active volcano The Big Island (Hawaii Island) is getting bigger by about 42 acres each year because of the continuous eruption of the Kīlauea Volcano. It's been erupting for 30 years. Ka Lae is the southernmost point in the United States. It is located at 18:54:49 N 155:41:00 W.

There is a constant 27 knots per hour wind blowing east to west, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. Two of the tallest mountains in the Pacific - Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa - dominate the center of the island. Most of the world's macadamia nuts are grown on the island. Ka Lae on the Big Island of Hawaii is the southernmost point in the United States. Standing 13,803 ft (4,207 m) above sea level, the peak of Mauna Kea is the highest point in the state of Hawaii. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the Big island of Hawaii. It is the world's biggest and tallest volcano. It is also the tallest (not highest, because most of it is under the sea) mountain on Earth. When measured from its oceanic base, its height is 33,100 ft (10,100 m) Mount Everest is world's highest (not tallest) mountain as it's peak is 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level.

The island houses the world's biggest telescope and more scientific observatories in one place than anywhere else in the world. The island is the worldwide leader in harvesting macadamia nuts and orchids. County Information and County History Iolani Palace, Oahu | GoHawaii.com Iolani Palace What: Former residence of the Hawaiian monarchs Where: Downtown Honolulu A national historic landmark and the only official state residence of royalty in the United States, Downtown Honolulu ’s Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last two monarchs from 1882 to 1893: King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani. The palace was a symbol of promise for the Hawaiian Kingdom built by King David Kalakaua, “The Merrie Monarch.” Influenced by European architectural styles, this royal residence included Hawaii’s first electric light system, flush toilets and intra-house telephones. The rich interior features a beautiful koa staircase, dramatic portraits of Hawaiian royalty, ornate furniture and royal gifts and ornaments from around the world. In 1893, a provisional U.S. government was established after opposition forces overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy.

The Hawaiian Islands were eventually annexed as a United States Territory in 1898. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959 and during this time Iolani Palace was used as the capitol building until 1968. After falling into disrepair over the years, the Iolani Palace was opened to the public in 1978 after an extensive renovation. Tour through this American Florentine-style palace’s throne room, reception and dining room and envision the magnificent state dinners and balls held here. View the private living quarters of the royal family and listen to the tragic story of Liliuokalani’s imprisonment in an upstairs bedroom following the overthrow. On the basement level view the ancient regalia of Hawaiian royalty from swords and precious jewelry to the two golden crowns of the King and Queen. On the spacious grounds of the palace, see the Iolani Coronation Pavilion, where in 1883 Kalakaua was crowned king. Also note that Iolani Palace sits in the center of a vital area that is worth a walking tour. Across South King Street you’ll find Aliiolani Hale and the King Kamehameha I statue.

Right behind Iolani Palace is the State Capitol building and Washington Place, home to the governor. To the east are the historic Kawaiahao Church , Honolulu Hale (home to the City Council and offices of the Mayor) and the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives . To the west you’ll discover the Hawaii State Art Museum as well as Oahu’s main financial and arts district in Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown . You can take a guided tour or a self-guided audio tour of the Palace Tuesday through Saturday. If you’re facing the Palace, the ticket office is to the left on the State Capitol side of the building. One of Oahu’s most important historical places , Iolani Palace plays an integral part in understanding the history and culture of Hawaii. Learn more about the Iolani Palace. Vacation Directory Historical Flags of Our Ancestors - Spanish-American War Era Flags Royal Standard Standard of the King Kalakauai (doubtful) King David Kalakaua, sometimes called the "Merrie Monarch," was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. The Hawaiian legislature appointed him king in 1874 and he ruled until his death in San Francisco in 1891.

Kalakaua was a scholar, musician, inventor, composer, and world traveler. He, and his wife Queen Kapiolani, traveled all over the world attempting to gather goodwill and support for Hawai'i, and while he was away, his sister, Queen Liliuokalani ruled as regent. The Iolani Palace was built during his reign in 1882. Kalakaua attempted to increase the power of the Hawaiian monarchy and its native people, which angered many foreign settlers living in Hawai'i. The foriegners, mostly Americans, eventually forced him to accept a new "Bayonet Constitution," which gave them power over Hawaii. His last sad words before his death were, "Tell my people I tried." He was succeeded by his sister Queen Liliuokalani. This depicted personal standard for King Kalakauai and its historical usage in the Kingdom of Hawai'i is very questionable and not documented. Queen Liliuokalani's Royal Standard Queen Liliuokalani's Royal Standard 1838-1917 Queen Lili�uokalani was the last monarch of the Hawaiian Islands.

She reigned from 1891 to 1893. Unfortunately for her, American businessmen and settlers overthrew her royal government and established a puppet constitutional monarchy supported by the American military. In 1898, Hawaii was completely annexed by the United States and she was forced to give up her throne. She would spend the rest of her life trying to regain her title, her people's rights, and protecting their traditions. This flag has been identified as Queen Liliuokalani's Royal Standard. The flag was basically the Hawaiian Kingdom's flag with the addition of Queen Liliuokalani's emblem on the fly. The emblem has a crown above a yellow shield having her initial and the Hawaiian word of "ONIPAA" in red on it. Usually, the Hawaiian word "Onipa`a" is translated as "hold fast," or "steadfast," and comes from Queen Liliuokalani's motto "E Onipaa Kakou" (Let us all be steadfast).

Princess Likelike Flag Princess Likelike Flag 1851-1887 Princess Miriam Likelike (1851�1887) was the younger sister of Princess (later Queen) Lydia Liliuokalani, and thus second in line for the throne of King David Kalakaua. In 1870, she married Archibald Scott Cleghorn, a businessman from Scotland almost twice her age. Five years later she gave birth to a daughter, Princess Kaiulani, who would be the only Kalakaua of her generation. From that time on Kaiulani became the focus her life and the future of the kingdom she might one day inherit. The marriage didn't last, however, and in the end the princess simply returned to Big Island of Hawaii and refused to go back to her husband. She later served as Governor of the island in 1879-1880. Princess Likelike was well-liked by all, and her home was opened to important people from all over the world. She had a reputation of being a kindly, gracious hostess in almost every country of Europe and almost every state of the union.

She would always be up with the latest fashions, ordering dresses and clothing from Paris. The cause of the princess's death is still unknown; she is said to have simply taken to her bed and refused all food. On February 2, 1887, Princess Likelike died at age 36, before her daughter reached her teenage years. Princess Kaiulani Flag Princess Kaiulani Flag 1875-1899 Crown Princess Victoria Kaiulani (1875-1899) was the daughter of Princess Miriam Likelike, and the last heir to the Hawaiian throne. She became known throughout the world for her intelligence, beauty and determination. After the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, she spearheaded a campaign to restore the Kingdom. In New York, she made many speeches and public appearances denouncing the overthrow of her government. In Washington, D.C., she spoke before the United States Congress and pleaded with U.S. President Benjamin Harrison and later Grover Cleveland, but her negotiations could not prevent eventual annexation.

In 1898, while on a horse ride in the mountains of Hawaii, she got caught in a storm and came down with a fever. She never completely recovered and died in 1899 at the age of 23. Her life story grew to legendary proportions after her death. Some Hawaiians believe that Kaiulani died of a broken heart, having suffered many losses in her life. Her father said that he thought that since Hawaii was gone, it was fitting for Kaiulani to go as well. She is buried in Honolulu's Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii. After her death, her aunt, the deposed Queen Liliuokalani, recognized another relative, David Kawananakoa as the heir of Hawaiian Royal House, and adopted him. Kuhina Nui Flag The Kuhina Nui Flag 1816-1864 The Kuhina Nui, which translates directly as "Great Minister," but was generally translated as "Premier" in the first half of the 19th century, was an official, generally the Queen or some other member of the Royal Family, could exercise all the executive powers of the King if necessary.

The office was abolished in 1864, and hence the use of the standard. After 1864, the Hawaiian Premier or Prime Minister was a Cabinet member in the usual sense who didn�t have a flag. The Kuhina Nui flag is described in the French naval book as being the banner of Princess Victoria Kamamalu, which is true to a point. She held the office of Kuhina Nuifrom 1855 to 1864 in the reigns of both King Kamehameha IV and King Kamehameha V, but as the position was appointive and one served, as the lawyers say, "at pleasure," the appointment could have been revoked at any time and given to someone else. In that case, the flag would have gone to the new appointee. Hawaiian Naval Ensign Hawaiian Naval Ensign 1887-1898 The Hawaiian navy developed from the village warriors of Kona under Kamehameha I, who unified Hawaii in 1810.

The navy used both traditional canoes and uniforms like the gourd helmets and loincloths, as well as western technology like artillery cannons, muskets, and small European ships. When Kamehameha died in 1819 he left his son Liholiho a large "navy" with thousands of warcanoes and a few larger warships. King Kalakaua (1874-1891) was interested in modernising the Hawaiian military. As part of this program a training vessel, H.M.S. Kaimiloa, was acquired and in 1887 the King requested Isobel Strong to design a naval ensign. The charges on the shield, a Puloulou and two crossed red Kahilis, represent the King and his heirs. There is photographic evidence of H.M.S. Kaimiloa flying a jack bearing the eight stripes of the national banner, but the photograph does not show the commission pennant, so that may or may not have still been in use in 1887. By 1887, both the army and navy, had shrunk in size to eventually become that of a royal bodyguard and police force.

44-Star United States Flag United States of America Flag 1891 Hawaii lost its independence to an armed revolt led by American residents in 1893, and was annexed to the United States in 1898. American business interests supported the overthrow of the Hawaiian government in January of 1893, whereupon they hoisted the Stars and Stripes. At first rebuffed in their attempt to secure annexation by the United States, the new leaders proclaimed Hawaii a republic in 1894 under its former national flag, but in 1898, it was officially made a U.S. territory. The former national flag of the kingdom and the republic was adopted, unchanged, by both the territory, and later, the state. State of Hawaii Flag The Territory of Hawaii 1898-1960 The State of Hawaii Flag 1960 On August 12, 1898, Hawaii became a U.S. territory, and 61 years later it was admitted to the Union as the 50th state.

In 1960, a star was added to the flag of the United States representing Hawaii, and bringing the total number of stars on the U.S. flag to 50. This is now the official flag of the State of Hawaii. It is authorized to represent the State of Hawaii on land and sea, and authorized for executive state agencies, second only to the stars and stripes of the United States. Hawaiian Department Flag US Army Hawaiian Department Flag Prior to World War II, US Army commands in major overseas territories of the US were called departments. A department was roughly equivalent to a corps; but besides its basic defense mission with assigned combat units, it had general responsibility for command and control of all Army units in the territory. The Hawaiian Department was introduced in 1922. In 1944, the Hawaiian Department was renamed the Central Pacific Base Command, but the flag remained unchanged. The Hawaiian Department used scarlet and yellow, since they are the old Hawaiian royal colors, the octagon shape symbolizes the eight islands of the group, and the name of the territory is indicated by a stylized "H" in yellow.

The same symbol is still in use but US troops as a shoulder sleeve insignia for the US Army Garrison in Hawaii. Hawaiian Governor´s Flags The Governor of the State of Hawaii Flags 1898 The flag used by the Governor of Hawaii is a red and blue bicolor with a circle of eight white stars. The eight stars stand for the eight major islands in the Hawaii chain. They are Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Niihau. Between 1898 and 1959, the time Hawaii was a United States territory, in the middle of the eight white stars were the letters "TH," which stood for the "Territory of Hawaii." This flag was reportedly designed by an adjutant general of the Territorial Governor. In 1960, Hawaii officially became the 49th State of the Union, and those letters "TH" where replaced with the name of the state in all capital letters "HAWAII." In 1990, the then Governor of Hawaii, John D.

Waihee III, proclaimed July 31 to be "Ka Hae Hawaii" (Hawaiian Flag Day). It has been celebrated each year since then honoring all the flags of Hawaii. The Kanaka Maoli Native Hawaiian Flag 2001 The Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian) flag is said to have been Kamehameha�s personal flag long before the modern Hawaiian flag. According to its creators, British Navy Captain Lord George Paulet destroyed the Kanaka Maoli when he took control of Hawaii for five months in 1843. However, the flag that Paulet confiscated was the red, white and blue striped Hawaiian flag devised around 1816 for Kamehameha I and of which the modern US State flag is directly descended. The Kanaka Maoli flag is a modern commercial invention hoping to appeal to those supporting a Hawaiian sovereignty movement. The Kanaka Maoli Flag was created in 2001 by Gene Simeona and then produced by his business partner Stan Fonseca. There is no historical evidence of the flag´s existance before this time.

At the flag´s center is a green shield bearing a coat of arms, which includes a kahili, the original Hawaiian royal standard, and two paddles, meant to represent the voyaging tradition of the Native Hawaiians. The flag´s color scheme is red, yellow and green, meant to represent different groups within Hawaiian society. The yellow is symbolic of the "alii," the powerful royal class. Red represents the "konohiki," the landed caste that served the alii. Green signifies the "makaainana," or commoners. The flag has become popular in recent years and can be found on everything from t-shirts to bumper stickers. Nation of Hawai'i Flag Ka Lahui Hawai Flag Hawaiian Independence Flags Since Hawaii became part of the United States there have been several local groups or movements whose goals were independence for Hawaii. The Nation of Hawai'i is a pro-independence group of people who claim descent from the original inhabitants of the islands. They use a white-yellow-black horizontal tricolored flag with a "Kahili" symbol in the middle yellow band.

The Ka Lahui Hawai, also known as the Polynesian Sovereignty Movement, are another group desiring independence who use a flag with a white constellation of stars placed on a dark blue field. Hawai'i Ko Aloha Flag 2004 A third group, known as Hawai'i Ko Aloha claim to represent all the lineal descendants of Hawaiians from Maka'ainana to Alii. The colors of the background of their Flag represent the Nine islands of the inhabited Hawaiian chain prior to the arrival of the western exploiters. The saying Hawaii ko Aloha means "Love of our land of Hawaii." | Flags of Hawaii | Flags of Spain | Flags of Cuba | Flags of the Philippines | Flags of Puerto Rico | Flags of United States | Period Flags of Puerto Rico The process of Puerto Rico becoming a United States Territory began in 1898, when Lt. Henry H. Whitney was sent to Puerto Rico on a reconnaissance mission. He provided maps and information on the Spanish military forces to the U.S. government prior to the Spanish-American War invasion. In 1899, forces of the United States Navy under the command of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson and the United States Army under General Nelson A.

Miles attacked San Juan. The first land skirmish between the American and Spanish troops occurred in Guanica, followed by battles at Yauco, Fajardo, Guayama, Guamani River Bridge, Coamo, Silva Heights and finally by the Battle of Asomante. All military action in Puerto Rico was suspended after the signing of the Treaty of Paris was made public, in which Puerto Rico became a United States Territory, which it still remains. Lares Flag Grito de Lares Flag 1868 This is the Grito de Lares flag. Lares is a small inland mountain town where a premature and unsuccessful rebellion was staged against Spain in 1868. Even though written material from the time speaks of the star as being white, the star is actually pale yellow. The flag is still preserved at the University of Puerto Rico. The Lares flag was originally intended to become the national flag of a new republic and was designed by Ramon Betances and embroidered by Mariana Bracetti for that purpose.

Puerto Rico Flag Republic of Puerto Rico Flag 1873-1875 During a very short period of time, from 1873 to 1875, a Republic was proclaimed in Spain, after the dethronement of Isabella II (1833-1868) and the following abdication of Amadeus, Duke of Aosta, as King (1870-1873). The change from Kingdom to Republic was apparently felt, at least vexillologically, in Puerto Rico with the incorporation of a new Coat of Arms and flag. Both images can be seen in the small museum at Arecibo's Museo del Faro (Lighthouse Museum). Nobody is sure how long they were used, if ever. In 2014, a movement was organized in San Juan for the "reunification" of Puerto Rico with Spain, in direct conflict with those Puerto Ricans who campaign for Puerto Rican territory full statehood in the United States. They are using a flag that seems to be based on this flag.

30th Chasseurs Battalion 30th Chasseurs Battalion of Alfonso VIII Flag 1898 This Spanish flag captured by American troops on the earthworks at Aibonito on the last night of hostilities in Puerto Rico. On August 9, 1898, United States infantry and cavalry troops encountered Spanish and Puerto Rican soldiers armed with cannons in a mountain pass known as Cerro Gervasio del Asomante, while attempting to enter Aibonito. The American commanders decided to retreat and regroup, returning on August 12, 1898, with an artillery unit. The Spanish and Puerto Rican units began the offensive with cannon fire, being led by Ricardo Hern�iz. The sudden attack caused confusion among some of the American soldiers, who reported seeing a second Spanish unit nearby. In the crossfire, four American troopers were gravely injured. Based on this stiff resitance and the reports of upcoming reinforcements, United States Commander Landcaster ordered a temporary retreat.

All military action in Puerto Rico was suspended later that night, after the signing of the Treaty of Paris was made public Puerto Rico Flag Puerto Rico Flag 1895 The flag was created in 1895, by the Puerto Rican section of the Cuban Revolutionary Party, which advocated independence for Puerto Rico and Cuba from Spanish rule. Its design is the same as the Cuban flag, but with the colors inverted. It has five horizontal stripes, alternating red and white, with a white star on a blue triangle in the extreme left. Puerto Rico became a United States territoty after the Spanish-American War in 1899 and has remained so up until the present. Before 1952, the police arrested anyone displaying the flag on charges of insubordination against the United States. Today, the flag is the island's official flag. Period Flags of the United States Union Cavalry Guidon The 7th U.S. Cavalry Guidon 1876 This was one of the two flags that Colonel George A. Custer and the Seventh Cavalry carried at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.

The Battle, also known as Custer's Last Stand, and the Battle of Greasy Grass Creek by the Native Americans, was fought between Lakota and Northern Cheyenne forces and the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. It occurred on June 25-26, 1876, near the Little Bighorn River in the eastern Montana Territory. The battle was the most famous action of the Great Sioux War of 1876-77. The U.S. Cavalry used guidons similar to this one in all the Plains Indian Wars. In fact, the cavalry was the last of the three branches of service of the U.S. Army to carry the Stars and Stripes into battle. Custer's Personal Guidon Custer's Headquarters Guidon 1876 This flag was the personal headquarters flag for General George Custer. It was made by his wife Libby. The original was lost at the battle of the Little Bighorn. It is believed that this flag was made of silk, but no authentic documentation has been found to prove its dimensions. The flag was carried by a Sergeant Robert Hughes, who rode directly behind the General.

It was swallow-tailed of equal horizontal stripes of red over blue with two crossed white sabers in the center. Both the Guidon and the personal flag were carried into the battle. Buffalo Soldier's Guidon U.S. 9th Cavalry Regiment, Company I Guidon This is the guidon that was carried by the U.S. 9th Cavalry Regiment, Company I. After the Civil War, the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments were made up of black soldiers and white officers. They were nicknamed the "Buffalo Soldiers" by the Indians because of their fierce fighting qualities and the texture of their skin and hair. U.S. Army cavalry regiments all had red-over-white guidons with the regimental number over the troop letter. Although Custer's 7th Cavalry had a similar regimental flag, there is no documentation remaining to indicate that it was carried at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Centennial Flag United States Centennial Flag 1876 A flag of thirteen stripes, red and white, and a blue canton with stars forming the dates 1776 and 1876 was made for the first United States centennial.

Each of the stars on this flag has five broad points and five narrow rays set between them. The flag, while unofficial, was quite popular and still sold today. Historical American flags such as this one are replicated in large numbers for decorative use. 43-Star Flag The United States of America Flag 1890-1891 In 1890, five stars were added, representing Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Washington, bringing the total number of stars to 43. There were thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. In the short period of time this flag was official, the Sherman Antitrust Act was passed, Yosemite National Park was created, the National American Woman Suffrage Association was founded, and the Wounded Knee Massacre took place. Rough Riders Flag First United States Volunteer Cavalry Flag 1898 When the Spanish American War started, Teddy Roosevelt would resign his job as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to form the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. This unit mixed together seasoned Dakota cowboys, Ivy Leaguers from New England, New York City cops, and Pawnee scouts. He had more applicants than he could accept.

Newspapers nicknamed them "The Rough Riders" and they became the stuff of legends and helped propelled their commander into the White House. 44-Star Flag The United States of America Flag 1891-1896 In 1891, one star was added, representing Wyoming, bringing the total number of stars to 44. There were thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. In the five years that this flag was official the Sierra Club was founded, Grover Cleveland was inaugurated President for second term, Plessy v. Ferguson affirmed the idea of "separate but equal," and gold was discovered in the Yukon's Klondike. Peace Flag The United States Peace Flag 1891 The Peace Flag of 1891, as depicted on the postage stamp, consists of 13 red and white stripes, a blue canton with 44 5-pointed stars, the whole design surrounded by a thick white border. Using their First Amendment rights, Americans have enthusiastically pursued religious, social, and political goals and modified the flag to show commitment to country and cause. This flag was displayed in the 1890s by those who professed a dedication to world peace.

Thier beliefs were symbolized by this flag. 45-Star Flag The United States of America Flag 1896-1908 In 1896, one star was added, representing Utah, bringing the total number of stars to 45. There were thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. During the 12 years that this flag existed, Hawaii was annexed, William McKinley become President, the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor and the Spanish-American War was fought between Spain and the United States. During this time the first Boston subway was completed, American Samoa was occupied, the U.S. population exceeded 75 million for the first time, the first Rose Bowl game was played , William McKinley was assasinated, the Ford Motor Company made the first Model-T, the first World Series game was played, the first powered flight was made at Kitty Hawk, the Panama Canal Zone was acquired, the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake caused massive damage in Northern California, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation was established.

46-Star Flag The United States of America Flag 1908-1912 In 1908, one star was added, representing Oklahoma, bringing the total number of stars to 46. There were thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. During the years that this flag flew, Robert Peary planted the American flag at North Pole, the Boy Scouts of America were started, the first Indianapolis 500 was held, the RMS Titanic sunk, and Theodore Roosevelt was wounded while campaigning for the Bull Moose Party. Royalty.nu - The History of Hawaii - Hawaiian Royalty Hawaiian Royalty Hawaii is the only U.S. state that was once a kingdom with its own monarchy. The only real royal palaces in the United States are in Hawaii. The Iolani Palace was completed in 1882, during the reign of David Kalakaua, the last king of Hawaii. It had electricity years before the White House did. The last royal to live there was Kalakaua's sister, Queen Liliuokalani, who abdicated in 1895 after the overthrow of the monarchy.

In 1898 Hawaii was annexed by the United States, and in 1900 it became a U.S. territory. On August 21, 1959 it became the 50th American state. In 1993 the U.S. government apologized for U.S. participation in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. For a list of Hawaii's kings and queens, books about Hawaiian royalty, and more, visit this page:

Question: Which is the only state of the USA with an old royal palace?
Answer: HAWAII